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[Waldo]

@RTB

What about Gibby makes you think he would be a poor clubhouse choice? I don’t remember anything particularly negative about him. Personally, I’ve always liked him in interviews.

I recall some fairly public physical altercations with players in the past. Those may have had more to do with the players than with Gibbons, though.

[juliogotay (joe roddy)]

No shit. Not “Banny”. I lived in the Metroplex when he was managing Arlington and this would be the turd on the cake.

[juliogotay (joe roddy)]

What kind of minority is Gibbons? I don’t get it.

[Jacksonian]

Ignore me. I’m an idiot.

[MusicMan (Michael Shopoff)]

@juliogotay

What kind of minority is Gibbons? I don’t get it.

Canadian?

[homer]

Beltran as the player-manager would seem to be the logical choice. He’s a great clubhouse guy.

[JimR (Coach)]

Not Showalter. Please.

[RTB]

I’m not big on Showalter either. Hoping for Dusty or Gibby based on the names we’ve heard. I could live with either one of those.

[MusicMan (Michael Shopoff)]

Dusty said he’s not interested.

[Astroholic]

Players seem to really like him.

[TeeJoe]

Was surprised to see Bochy’s name, but I think the below is why he’s been linked to the list of potential managers.

I’d like to see it happen but skeptical that it’s more than intrigue.

From Chandler Rome:

Former Giants manager Bruce Bochy, the three-time World Series winner who retired after last season, told USA Today on Tuesday he was intrigued by the opening but “still plans on hitting the pause button” in 2020.

[DVauthrin (David Vauthrin)]

If Crane could somehow convince Bochy to come out of retirement, he’s a no brainer. Otherwise, I vote for giving Espada his chance, as long as Crane is fine with him remaining with the organization. He’s been a bench coach for a long time, and I figure he learned something from Hinch the past two seasons. Plus, he already has relationships established in the clubhouse.

[DVauthrin (David Vauthrin)]

@MusicMan

Dusty said he’s not interested.

Every Astros fan and pitcher rejoices.

[AAndy]

Maybe it’s just me, but “plans to hit the pause button” sounds a lot like “what kind of money are we talking about here?”

[OK_Boomer]

Agree- “Pause” and “Retired” are not synonymous with each other.

[BUWebguy]

@RTB

What about Gibby makes you think he would be a poor clubhouse choice? I don’t remember anything particularly negative about him.

“Controversy with players” has its own section on Gibbons’ Wikipedia page.

[GreatBagwellsBeard (Rob Hays)]

I won’t link to it because it’s so stupid, but The Athletic has an article (possibly ghost written by his agent) promoting Showalter for manager because he’s an asshole with a chip on his shoulder, and that’s what the team needs right now.

I’m fine with a chip on his shoulder kind of guy, particularly for the short term, but maybe get someone who’s gotten past the ALCS before. It’d be a damn shame to get out-managed by Dave Roberts.

[JimR (Coach)]

Showalter is an asshole. No.

[jwhudson (Hudson)]

How about Scioscia. He knows the division, won a world series. Seems a bit tired. Although I doubt there would be anyone we liked more than AJ.

[fredia (fredia swate)]

aj may have been a once in a life time fit. wonder what will happen with the bases loaded featuring him and the fact he was always willing to speak and work with the media